We’ve been dating for two months. He introduces me as his “special someone” to his friends. In Filipino romance storylines, that’s the gray area before the official “tayo na” (let’s be together). I finally asked him directly. He said, “Ayaw ko lang madaliin. Masaya ako sa’yo.” Translation: He likes me, but not enough to commit. Romantic storyline twist: I chose myself. Walked away with pancit canton and a good cry.
This month taught me: